2009 Ford Mustang vs. 2007 Lotus Exige
To start off, 2009 Ford Mustang is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Lotus Exige. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Lotus Exige would be higher. At 4,604 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Ford Mustang (300 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 111 more horse power than 2007 Lotus Exige. (189 HP @ 7800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 2007 Lotus Exige. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Ford Mustang weights approximately 91 kg more than 2007 Lotus Exige. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2009 Ford Mustang (434 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 253 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Lotus Exige. (181 Nm @ 6800 RPM). This means 2009 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Lotus Exige.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Ford Mustang | 2007 Lotus Exige | |
Make | Ford | Lotus |
Model | Mustang | Exige |
Year Released | 2009 | 2007 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 4604 cc | 1796 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 300 HP | 189 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 7800 RPM |
Torque | 434 Nm | 181 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 6800 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 11.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 966 kg | 875 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 3800 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1730 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2310 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.1 L/100km | 8.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 40 L |